Running Tips for Beginners

As a beginner, you might have lots of questions about running. Learn about getting started, building endurance, and even taking steps toward running a race.
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10 Questions New Runners Ask
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13 Tips for Fuel and Hydration While Running, According to Experts
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How to Create a Running Playlist, According to Running Coaches
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5 Ways to Set and Achieve Your Running Goals
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What You Need to Know About Running With Your Dog
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How To Run at Home Without a Treadmill
Two woman out for a run together.
What Is Drafting? How the Practice Helps Runners Perform Better
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How to Find Your Running Pace 
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Running and Get Out the Door
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What is Running Cadence and How Do You Improve It?
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How Your Running Routine May Affect Your Period
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Why You Should Hire a Running Coach
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How to Plan a Running Route Using Map Apps on Your Phone
An amateur marathon and endurance athlete running Olympic National Park
5 Tips for Running in the Wind
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How To Run in All Seasons
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6 Reasons Having a Running Buddy May Be Key to Spicing up Your Workout
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How to Sumo Deadlift: Proper Form, Variations, and Common Mistakes
First-time cold run
Tips for First Time Cold-Weather Runners
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Self Defense for Runners: Tips and Tools to Stay Safe
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How Dorsiflexion Optimizes Your Running
Female runner going for an early morning run in the forest.
Be Ready for Cross Country Running Season
A woman trail running in the mountains.
How to Practice Mindfulness While Running
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11 Reasons to Start Running
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8 Tips for Proper Running Form
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How to Avoid Feeling Hungry After Runs
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How to Do Cable Pulldowns: Proper Form, Variations, and Common Mistakes
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Improve Your Sprint Performance With Speed Drill Training
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What Are Endorphins?
Mixed race woman running on beach
How to Safely Run on Sand Without Getting Hurt
Rules for Running on a Track
Rules for Running on a Track
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Finding the Best Places to Run
Trail runner
What Is the Best Surface to Run On?
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How Can I Prepare for Running at Altitude?
three runners jogging downhill on mountain road
The Benefits of Hill Running
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How to Run Hills Properly
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Fartlek Training for Runners
Family having fun running
How Kids Can Benefit From Running as Exercise
Do not skip leg day
Strength Training for Runners
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9 Ways to Run a Faster Mile
A female runner jogging up a hill outdoors.
How to Run Hill Repeats for Improving Speed
running etiquette
25 Basic Etiquette Rules for Running
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11 Common Running Mistakes to Avoid
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6 Ways to Find the Best Local Running Races
How to prevent a side stich
Why a Side Stitch Happens and What to Do
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Mental Health Benefits of Jogging and Running
A female jogging in the bank near the river in Kyoto, Japan.Women in early 20s
Tempo Running: What It Is and Why It’s Beneficial 
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Splits and Negative Splits in Running
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Running Lingo and Acronyms You Should Know
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How Far Is 3000 Meters?
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Training for a 1500-Meter Race
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16 Healthy Snacks for Runners
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Quick and Nutritious Lunch Ideas for Runners
Girl drinking fruit smoothie after running
Delicious and Nutritious Smoothie Recipes for Runners
Bowl of corn flakes with banana slices
12 Quick and Nutritious Breakfast Ideas for Your Run
Dairy
Should You Consume Dairy Before a Run?
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Why You Might Feel Nauseous at the End of a Run
Coarse and fine sea salts
Should You Take Salt Before a Long Run?
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Running on an Empty Stomach
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How to Avoid Having Diarrhea During Runs
foods to eat before a run including oatmeal, peanut butter, almonds, hard-boiled eggs, and yogurt with fruit
Your Guide to a Runner's Diet